The Week Junior US

Introducing The Week Junior! It’s filled with fascinating stories and facts, written to engage children and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them. Every week, The Week Junior reports on an array of topics from around the globe, including animals and nature, science and technology, as well as sports, books, movies, and more!

Nation celebrates 250th anniversary

A patriotic stamp

UK leader will step down

History made at the World Cup

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

The Obama Presidential Center opens

New portrait unveiled

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Glucose monitor is approved

Powerful telescope to be built

Movie breaks box office record

Special Olympics begin in Minnesota

Around the world

Is it OK to put ketchup on a hot dog? • People disagree on the best condiment for this classic American food.

Telling the nation’s story • Documentarian Ken Burns explores events that have shaped the US.

An artistic leader

Sharing awareness

OVERHEARD

Protecting America’s wilderness

Celebrating the nation’s nature

Belugas recognize their reflections

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week

Enter The Week Junior’s Nature Photo Contest!

A bold vow to start a new country • The Declaration of Independence marks the birth of our nation.

Understanding T. rex’s tiny arms

T. rex of the ocean

A potato-heavy diet changed people’s DNA

Seeing the Moon’s surface in color

Running shoes that are recyclable

Photos of the week

Oklahoma wins college baseball title

A treasured location

Exciting action in the WNBA

COACH OF THE WEEK

MORE BIG MOMENTS

A new movie with the Minions • The funny yellow creatures are back in their third stand-alone adventure.

The making of a monster

Film about George Washington

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

12 BOOKS ABOUT AMERICA • Discover some of the people, events, and places that have shaped our nation with these 12 nonfiction books about the United States.

Celebrate our nation’s birthday! • Mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of America with these fun ideas for enjoying this historic holiday, including making a commemorative craft and patriotic recipes.

Puzzles

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS CELEBRATING AMERICA • Thank you to everyone who sent us photos highlighting some of the special places and people that make up the fabric of our nation. We appreciated receiving the pictures you took of yourselves in your hometown or other special spots around the country. We enjoyed each and every one of them!

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